Hedda Gabler is a disillusioned wife who plans to advance her husband's career by lying, cheating and stealing from his competitor to ensure his success. Driven by greed and ego, Hedda's plan takes a dark and unexpected turn.
Hedda Gabler is married to George Tesman, a professional academic who's eager to excel in his career. He finds unexpected competition from Eilert Lövborg, a writer and Hedda's former lover. In an effort to improve George's chances, she steals Eilert's manuscript after he unintentionally leaves it out. This leads to a series of unfortunate events that drastically changes the outcome of their professional and personal lives.
Hedda Gabler is a cautionary tale about the dire consequences of cynicism and betrayal. Despite her intentions, Hedda's behavior has a negative impact on everyone she loves, including herself. It's a story full of twists and turns that comes to a shocking end.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Hedda Gabler is both modern and readable.
An overly ambitious woman interferes in her husband's scholastic career. In Hedda Gabler, by Henrik Ibsen, a manipulative wife is eager to improve her family's social and economic status. She attempts to sabotage her husband's professional rival to secure their financial future. One selfish act leads to a fatal result.